Production Operative

Stanley Staff; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local staffing agency is recruiting for a manufacturing production operative in Ellesmere Port. This role involves testing pneumatic and hydraulic hoses, operating various machinery, and ensuring safe working practices. Candidates should have basic mechanical assembly skills and preferably experience with hoses. The position is initially temporary but may lead to permanent employment. This full-time role requires a commitment of 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Immediate application is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly and disassembly is essential.
• Previous experience with hoses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test pneumatic and hydraulic hoses at customer sites.
• Write reports on testing outcomes.
• Operate machinery including the swaging machine.

Skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Basic mechanical assembly skills

Report writing

Tools

Laser Engraving Machine

Swaging machines

Basic power tools

Job description

We are looking to recruit an experienced manufacturing production operative for a local client, with understanding and experience of manufacturing processes and best practice techniques. This is a semi‑skilled role and the ideal candidate will have some fitter style experience. It is 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of some work away odd days of the year.

• Pneumatic and Hydraulic hoses testing
• Offsite hose testing on customer sites
• Write reports on outcome of the tests
• Advise if new hose is required or can be repaired
• Operate the Laser Engraving Machine to engrave
• Operate machinery such as swaging machines, hose cutters, shrink wrapping burners, pelleting machines alongside basic power tools.
• Assist in the creation of a safe and efficient working environment by supporting improvement activities.
• Maintain and improve the 5's programme
• Works according to standards and support the optimisation of new work practises setting new standards
• Assist with all other aspects of the implementation of the Operating System

Previous experience of working with hoses is preferred, however, experience of assembly and taking mechanical items apart, using the correct tools is essential, with previous employment in a similar background. Initially, this is on a temporary basis, but may become permanent for the right candidate. For the purpose of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.